Carrickfergus Castle Triathlon: record entry for this weekend’s event

The Carrickfergus seafront event is split into the sprint, which is a swim of 750m, bike of 20km and run of 5km. The sprint includes a team relay event.

Meanwhile, the Try a Tri is for people wanting to try the event and is a swim of 250m, bike of 20km and run of 3km. Both the sprint and Try a Tri will start at 9.00am.

Event organiser Gary Davison said: “Spectators are asked to cross the Marine Highway by using the underpass. The inside lane of Marine Highway is closed from the traffic lights at Victoria Road to the roundabout at the castle.

"The footpaths along the promenade will also be closed once the swim is completed and spectators can watch part of the cycle and run from the grassed areas along the promenade.

“This year a record 300 people are taking part split over the sprint, team relay and Try a Tri.

“Approximately 80 marshals will be on the course, on the water, on the bike course and on the run route. Please beware of possible traffic delays in the area.”